RTE I290 over CR 209
PoorErie County, New York · JCT I90 & I290 - Exit 50 · Structure no. 000000005511990
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,622
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I290 over CR 209 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I290 over CR 209 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35,622 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,921 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I290 over CR 209 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is RTE I290 over CR 209 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I290 over CR 209 carry?
About 35,622 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE I290 over CR 209?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I290 over CR 209?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.